Funding Amount

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Deadline

June 15, 2026

68 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Back to School with Brooke Packs Program

Funder: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Inc (NY, US)

Overview:
The Back to School with Brooke Packs Program provides children in need with backpacks that contain all the essentials to go back to school. Since 2002, BJF has distributed more than 30,000 Brooke Packs to underprivileged children in the New York City Metropolitan area and beyond.

What's Included in Brooke Packs:

  • Brand new, age-appropriate books

  • Pens

  • Pencils

  • Erasers

  • Rulers

  • Other school supplies

  • Notebooks
  • Purpose:

  • Designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged children when other resources are not available

  • Boost self-esteem and outlook for the school year

  • Support academic success during the school year
  • Geographic Scope:

  • New York City Metropolitan area and beyond

  • Has served children affected by disasters outside NYC (e.g., Hurricane Katrina, Haiti)
  • Eligibility:

  • Organizations requesting packs for children in need

  • No individual requests — organizational requests only
  • Contact:

  • Email: info@BrookeJackmanFoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:

  • Send requests to info@BrookeJackmanFoundation.org

  • No individual requests — organization requests only
  • Postmark Deadline:

  • June 15 annually
  • Required Materials:

  • Not specified in available content; contact Foundation for details
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-programspoverty-alleviation

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